Operator - Log Packing

jfeshojipowercanada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 66,125,000 - 77,146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is seeking a Log Packing Operator to handle, stack, and package steel sheets according to client specifications. The role starts as a contract position with a continental rotating shift (11–12 hour shifts), and offers an hourly rate of $23.64 plus shift premium.

Responsibilities include safely stacking logs, aligning sheets, securing bundles, labeling products, and performing quality checks while maintaining a clean packing area and adhering to PPE and health/safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior experience operating machinery or equipment preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
• Familiarity with production equipment and safety standards.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Basic math and measurement skills (calipers, micrometers, or rulers).
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organized and able to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently stack sheets of steel into logs for packaging.
• Manually align and organize metal sheets to ensure proper stacking according to client specifications.
• Secure bundles using appropriate banding materials as required.
• Label and tag packaged products per client specifications and internal procedures.
• Perform quality checks to ensure the correct type, size, and quantity of steel sheets are packed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the packing area.
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times, including proper use of PPE.
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (if certified) to transport materials.
• Communicate with Team Lead and/or Shift Manager to report issues, delays, or quality concerns.
• Complete relevant documentation or checklists accurately and in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Quality Knowledge Requirements: Follow Safe Work Standards and Job Instructions; Follow 200 Level Manuals as designated; Quality Plan.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery operation

Reading blueprints

Safety standards

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Stand for long periods

Communication skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training

Job description

Join Our Team: Operator - Log Packing

About Us JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications. Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart? At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you’ll make an impact The Log Packing Operator is responsible for handling, stacking, and packaging steel sheets according to client specifications.

Hourly rate: $23.64 plus shift premium

Please note this role is a contract role to start and is on a continental rotating shift (11-12 hour shifts rotating between days and nights).

Job Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently stack sheets of steel into logs for packaging
• Manually align and organize metal sheets to ensure proper stacking according to client specifications
• Secure bundles using appropriate banding materials as required
• Label and tag packaged products per client specifications and internal procedures
• Perform quality checks to ensure the correct type, size, and quantity of steel sheets are packed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the packing area
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times, including proper use of PPE
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (if certified) to transport materials
• Communicate with Team Lead and/or Shift Manager to report issues, delays, or quality concerns
• Complete relevant documentation or checklists accurately and in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned
• Quality Knowledge Requirements
  • Follow Safe Work Standards and Job Instructions
  • Follow 200 Level Manuals as designated (calibration, document control, material substitution)
  • Quality Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/CAEC) required
• Technical or vocational training preferred
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Prior experience operating machinery or equipment preferred
• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics
• Familiarity with production equipment and safety standards
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Basic math and measurement skills (e.g., using calipers, micrometers, or rulers).
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organized and able to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills

Please note this posting is for a new position.